A Christmas Carol

Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, United States

ASF returns to a full production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns from his ghosts (and Bob, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits) a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. This play is a joyful Christmas tradition for the entire family! Recommended for grades 3-12.  Admission required for all ages.  (This is not a good activity for young children) CHRISTMAS CAROL STUDY GUIDE

$20.00 – $26.00

Ice Skating Day

Pelham Civic Center 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, United States

Join area homeschoolers for a day on the ice! Pay at the door for skaters only - most parents will gather as spectators in the stands.

AL Homeschool Spelling Bee 2024

Faulkner University - Birmingham Campus Southlake Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Come support Essential students participating in this year's state competition!

Teen Driver Summit

University of North Alabama Florence, United States

Ur Keys 2 Drv is an interactive educational day for young drivers. Open to 8th-12th grade students in Alabama.

Reservation required to attend with Essential.  FREE admission, and lunch is provided.

BHC Valentine’s Day Party

Veteran's Park 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL, United States

Join us for a valentine swap and valentine box competition judged by the teens - which makes this a perfect family event! Bring snack and drink to share. Box Judging begins at 1:30pm Valentine Swap begins at 2pm

Ben Davis – Watch Him Fly

Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd St North, Birmingham, United States

A One-Man Stage Play based on the life of a true American hero, General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. – the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen – Red Tails. This is a theatrical experience that is inspirational and part of the fabric of our American History. Ages 8 and up.

Homeschool Alabama Capitol Day 2025

Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL, United States

Register now at https://homeschoolalabama.org.  Space is limited for the day's activities inside and around the Statehouse. Stay tuned for information about attending the "rally" at the end of the day.

BHC Easter Park Day 2025

Cahaba Lily Park 3200 County Road 52, Helena, AL, United States

Join us for an Easter egg hunt and community park day! Teens and dads are invited to “hide” the eggs for us, and we divide the park up for age appropriate hunts.

Alabama Homeschool Prom 2025

Gabrella Manor 8912 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

This event is not organized by Essential, but it is a long-standing community event.